Chief Finance and Sustainability Officer Paul Edmond explains why asking questions is essential to a sustainability journey – but ‘can we afford it?’ is now last on his list.
Chief Finance and Sustainability Officer Paul Edmond explains why asking questions is essential to a sustainability journey – but ‘can we afford it?’ is now last on his list.
Tips from Paul
- Sustainability is everyone's job. Tackling climate action in schools isn't about one person or department – it’s a team effort. Engage everyone and start conversations to bring people on board.
- Quick wins are within reach. Small steps like reducing food and energy waste can cut costs and carbon footprints.
- Look for co-benefits. Many actions, like improving biodiversity or rethinking school uniforms, offer multiple wins – environmental, financial, and social.
- Education is part of the solution. Greening the curriculum is key, but do it thoughtfully to inspire behaviour change without causing climate anxiety.
- Collaboration is critical. Tap into free resources and networks. Learn from others’ successes and mistakes to accelerate your sustainability journey.
Find out more on the Creating Value in Schools blog.
